What are the three main types of industrial lubricating oils?
08/08/2022 by Mark
Built-for-purpose industrial oils play an integral role in operations in a wide range of sectors from metalworking, processing to manufacturing. Oils are applied to enhance the operational performance of industrial equipment and machinery
BP announces investment in battery R&D centre
08/08/2022 by Richard
Energy major BP has announced that it will be investing some £50 million in a new research and development facility focused on
The different types of power plant industry lubricants
07/08/2022 by Katie
Lubricant manufacturing giants like Shell, Fuchs and Castrol design specialist solutions to suit equipment, machinery and vehicles used in a wide range of applications. Along with many other sectors, built-for-purpose fluids and oils have been…
Why is industrial lubrication so important?
07/08/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Machines that can run at optimum without interruption and remain in active service for extended periods are essential to every industrial operation. As a result, a supply of high-quality lubricants is essential for every company…
CCS could be worth £100 billion to UK manufacturers
06/08/2022 by greg
A new reported has concluded that UK companies engaged in the supply chain for the offshore oil and gas industry are well-positioned to win new contracts for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects should industry…
The principles of aircraft engine lubrication
05/08/2022 by Mark
It is understood that to keep competitive and protect their investment in equipment, enterprises in the aircraft industry require lubrication solutions of the highest quality at the best possible prices. While specialist lubricants for the…
How do I choose an industrial lubricant?
05/08/2022 by Mark
For many decades, lubrication makers have been developing and producing specialty lubricants bespoke to the requirements of multiple industrial applications. While general technical requirements exist that every lubricant must meet, like reducing friction and wear,…
Guyana looks to attract new oil explorers
05/08/2022 by Richard
According to Guyana’s president, Irfaan Ali, the country’s government is looking to diversify the range of oil companies operating in
A guide to metalworking lubricants
04/08/2022 by Katie
While there are wide range of different types of metalworking lubricants and fluids, they all have an important role to play. Sometimes referred to as MFWs, metalworking fluids or lubricants are defined as collection of…
Libyan oil production reaches 1.1 million bpd
04/08/2022 by Mark
After having its oil facilities affected by protests and blockades in recent months, oil production in Libya is now getting back on track with it
Carbon footprint of UK automotive falls to record low
03/08/2022 by greg
According to the most recent Sustainability Report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK automotive industry’s carbon footprint last year was the lowest since records began, having dropped by 11.2% on
What is heat transfer oil used for?
03/08/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Heat transfer fluids, sometimes referred to as thermal oils, are designed to carry thermal energy in machine cooling, metalworking and process heating applications. Multiple products exist, including circulating coolants, anti-freezes, chiller fluids and refrigerants that…